I'm of the opinion that some of the biggest plays aren't necessarily the scoring plays but the crucial, nail-biting plays that set up the eventual scoring plays. The 3rd down scramble and dump off to Lynch near the end of our last scoring drive against ATL comes to mind.

The Chicago game was a real turning point. I'm going with Tate's TD at the end of regulation, even though I really feel the biggest play had to be partly RW running to get to that score. I know that isn't a specific play, but more of a series of plays. The Atlanta TD might give RW the most confidence going into next year, though!

Well, biggest play by definition would be the one that made the biggest impact in the W/L column. That's got to be the Fail Mary. However, my favorite is the Sherman return TD from the blocked field goal attempt. Knowing the stab of pain in the hearts of all those 49ers fans when that happened brings a smile to my face.

I would say the Tate TD at the end of the Chicago game. If we had lost that game, there's no telling if our team would have fallen apart after losing another nail biter. It really solidified us as a playoff team.

The biggest play of the 2013 season was that super bowl winning, 89yd dump off pass to Percy Harvin. MAN that was epic. But my mom says not to use my psychic abilities for football (That was a roundabout, albeit unneccesary, way of pointing out the mistake in the title, if you hadn't figured it out). If you're talking about the 2012 season, as in, two thousand TWELVE, the season that just occurred... The TD passes to Sid Rice to win the NE and CHI games come to mind.

therealjohncarlson wrote:I would say the Tate TD at the end of the Chicago game. If we had lost that game, there's no telling if our team would have fallen apart after losing another nail biter. It really solidified us as a playoff team.

I think you mean the Sidney Rice touchdown? Unless we're thinking of different plays.

EDIT: AHH, you mean the end of regulation?

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BirdsCommaAngry wrote:I'm of the opinion that some of the biggest plays aren't necessarily the scoring plays but the crucial, nail-biting plays that set up the eventual scoring plays. The 3rd down scramble and dump off to Lynch near the end of our last scoring drive against ATL comes to mind.

This gets my vote. I'd say this one and the Earl Thomas interception were the two biggest plays of the ATL game.

Another vote for the Wilson bomb to Rice that beat the Patriots. This was a huge part of the coming-of-age for this team.Most of us had given up the Seahawks for dead that game... down 13 in the 4th quarter. The Seahawks NEVER come back from that, EVER, and especially not against NEW ENGLAND and all their Super Bowl appearances and rings.Plus it was such a well-designed play, and executed to perfection.

I had a roommate who was a big Patriots fan, and was at the game, and went to the night-before event where some Patriots were supposed to appear, hoping it would be Welker and he could get his wife's jersey signed.It was so much sweeter being on the 24 side of 24-23 after hearing his endless Patriots talk for weeks beforehand.

Second place would be the Lynch fumble recover and run in the Redskins game. That was an AMAZING play.

I know the intent was *positive* plays for the Seahawks, but there were just as many *negative* plays that kept us from going further.Detroit marches downfield and scores.. Hawks lose. Hawks lose division by half a game.Miami marches downfield and scores.. Hawks lose. Hawks lose division by half a game.St. Louis runs a fake field goal for a TD... Hawks lose. Hawks lose division by half a game.Kickoff vs. Atlanta gets returned to almost the 40 yard line... Hawks lose.

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olyfan63 wrote:Another vote for the Wilson bomb to Rice that beat the Patriots. This was a huge part of the coming-of-age for this team.Most of us had given up the Seahawks for dead that game... down 13 in the 4th quarter. The Seahawks NEVER come back from that, EVER, and especially not against NEW ENGLAND and all their Super Bowl appearances and rings.Plus it was such a well-designed play, and executed to perfection.

I had a roommate who was a big Patriots fan, and was at the game, and went to the night-before event where some Patriots were supposed to appear, hoping it would be Welker and he could get his wife's jersey signed.It was so much sweeter being on the 24 side of 24-23 after hearing his endless Patriots talk for weeks beforehand.

Yeah, I gotta go with this one. Biggest play for this franchise since the Beastquake IMO.

I'm going to say the Brandon Browner forced fumble against Carolina towards the end of the third quarter.

Down 10-6, 2-2 with 2 road losses and Carolina with a 1-10. Browner finds himself 2-on-1 against Cam Newton and DeAngelo Williams - he baits Newton just enough to force the toss over to Williams, who he absolutely NAILS and forces the ball out, recovers it himself and sets up the offense on the 27 yard line, from which they score their only TD of the game (and turns out to be decisive in the end). It gives the team their first road win, a winning record and confidence going into the big home game against the Patriots.

I think that was the play that defined how the season would turn out for us

PlinytheCenter wrote:The Wilson short scramble and completion to Miller in the 4th quarter on 3rd and forever in Chicago. That drive, and that game, set us up for the rest of the season IMO.

I was going to say the 4th down pass at midfield, to Baldwin, that immediately followed this one, but I think you're right. The pass to Baldwin only needed to cover about four yards as a result of the pass to Miller. Don't think the Bears would've given up a 4th and long.

Spokane wrote:It was when the Hawks had to make a 65 yarder FG to move to the next round of the playoffs.

Yes 65 yards is a tough one to kick...However we had Wiggs earlier in the year who can and has kicked one that far in a game.

Thankfully we have Wiggs back. Steven and his amazingness at 43 yards and below need to go.

His long in an actual competitive game with a tee is 59 yards.But yeah, let's expect that an undrafted kicker can break an NFL record in a hostile environment on the road in the playoffs. Never mind that only 12 players in NFL HISTORY have managed a 60 yard field goal, we had one on the roster who can stick it 65 yards no problem.

It'd have been irresponsible to try (as it apparently was when we tried to kick a 62 yard field goal against the very same team just 15 months earlier)

Wiggs has hit on a 65 yarder, If he was there rather then Steven - Pete would have tried. Irresponsible? No, Its called trying to win.

themunn wrote:

Spokane wrote:It was when the Hawks had to make a 65 yarder FG to move to the next round of the playoffs.

Yes 65 yards is a tough one to kick...However we had Wiggs earlier in the year who can and has kicked one that far in a game.

Thankfully we have Wiggs back. Steven and his amazingness at 43 yards and below need to go.

His long in an actual competitive game with a tee is 59 yards.But yeah, let's expect that an undrafted kicker can break an NFL record in a hostile environment on the road in the playoffs. Never mind that only 12 players in NFL HISTORY have managed a 60 yard field goal, we had one on the roster who can stick it 65 yards no problem.

It'd have been irresponsible to try (as it apparently was when we tried to kick a 62 yard field goal against the very same team just 15 months earlier)

The biggest single play of 2012 was the Tate TD to win the game vs. GB. In my mind, it is not even close and I am not sure why it is even debatable. TD=win. No TD=lose. Also, it will be talked about for years throughout the NFL and had a ripple affect through the NFL. Every time we do play GB for YEARS to come, it will come up.

For every-other "big" play, there was still time on the clock for another potential "big" play to be made.

You've got to be willing to go against the tide. You've got to be be willing to harness your will and say In spite of this I'm in control here! I'm coming back and I'll be stronger and better because of it!- Les Brown

olyfan63 wrote:Another vote for the Wilson bomb to Rice that beat the Patriots. This was a huge part of the coming-of-age for this team.Most of us had given up the Seahawks for dead that game... down 13 in the 4th quarter. The Seahawks NEVER come back from that, EVER, and especially not against NEW ENGLAND and all their Super Bowl appearances and rings.Plus it was such a well-designed play, and executed to perfection.

I had a roommate who was a big Patriots fan, and was at the game, and went to the night-before event where some Patriots were supposed to appear, hoping it would be Welker and he could get his wife's jersey signed.It was so much sweeter being on the 24 side of 24-23 after hearing his endless Patriots talk for weeks beforehand.

Yeah, I gotta go with this one. Biggest play for this franchise since the Beastquake IMO.

When it comes time to vote, this is going to be my choice, too. I was on cloud 9 after that win. (The 49ers stomping was the only better memory last year, but that wasn't defined by a single play because there were so many good ones. (Kam destroying Manpurse, the blocked FG - Sherman TD, etc.)

Wilson to Rice against NE is the play that put the Seahawks on the map. Chicago put us at the forefront, but that unexpected win against NE and the way it happened is what opened the door.

Plus it was perfection. Perfect ay call, perfect route run by Sydney, perfect blocking up front, perfect throw by Wilson. It ws like watching practice, but in a live game against the league's elite team.

Throwdown wrote:The touchdown pass to Rice to beat the Patriots, and the other game winning Wilson-Rice connection to win in OT in Chicago.

I agree the TD to RIce against the PATS, but how about the Ice-water in the veins play on 4th down in the 4th QTR hitting Braylon Edwards for the TD on the fade route? (Before the game winner) That was unbelieveable.

The Fail Mary. We got a win against a big national team. Gave us a lot of attention (negative). It got the real refs back in the game. It determined the winner of the game. Can't really get much bigger than that for a play.

Spokane wrote:Wiggs has hit on a 65 yarder, If he was there rather then Steven - Pete would have tried. Irresponsible? No, Its called trying to win.

themunn wrote:

Spokane wrote:It was when the Hawks had to make a 65 yarder FG to move to the next round of the playoffs.

Yes 65 yards is a tough one to kick...However we had Wiggs earlier in the year who can and has kicked one that far in a game.

Thankfully we have Wiggs back. Steven and his amazingness at 43 yards and below need to go.

His long in an actual competitive game with a tee is 59 yards.But yeah, let's expect that an undrafted kicker can break an NFL record in a hostile environment on the road in the playoffs. Never mind that only 12 players in NFL HISTORY have managed a 60 yard field goal, we had one on the roster who can stick it 65 yards no problem.

It'd have been irresponsible to try (as it apparently was when we tried to kick a 62 yard field goal against the very same team just 15 months earlier)

Not in an official game he hasn't.Also, given Hauschka injured his standing leg on the lovely turf at Fedex field, there was every opportunity for Carroll to bring Wiggs back for the game against Atlanta. Instead he picked up 38 year old Ryan Longwell and his "monster" kicking leg rather than go with the guy they'd seen kicking for them at training camp that year. Why do you think that is?

There are no shortage of high school kids that have "broken" the NFL record. Funnily enough... none of them have managed it in the NFL. Why do you think that is?

There have been 6 attempts in Seahawks history at FGs of 57 yards or longer.Only one has been made.You think if Wiggs had the ability to knock out 65 yarders (hell, even 55 yarders) with any regularlity we would have cut him?

You're talking about something that has NEVER been done in NFL history.The probability of a Hail Mary pass succeeding? Well, the fact that it's actually happened in the past should be a giveaway that it's a far better effort than trying a ludicrous 65 yard field goal.

For me, it was the Tate catch at the end of regulation in Chicago. The Hawks had actually proven their ability to produce in the Detroit and Miami games, but the Chicago game is where it came together for them. Once that bottle was opened, the team played the kind of football we have been wanting for years. Tate's determined scramble to the end-zone marked the beginning of sustained success.

The only concern I have and I mean only is that Bevell will get cute and pass even though Lynch is gaining yardage. 1/30/2015 - loaf

I agree that the Rice touchdown against NE was the biggest play. Looking back at the season, that play is the first that comes to mind and it showed to the rest of the league that the hawks were for real. Also the domination of SF comes to mind, but that wasnt defined by a single play.

Spokane wrote:It was when the Hawks had to make a 65 yarder FG to move to the next round of the playoffs.

Yes 65 yards is a tough one to kick...However we had Wiggs earlier in the year who can and has kicked one that far in a game.

Thankfully we have Wiggs back. Steven and his amazingness at 43 yards and below need to go.

OMG please don't start this BS again, no one has ever made a 65 yarder before in a game. Only 63 yarders have been kicked (with wind to the kickers back) time for people to stop crying over spilled milk.

themunn wrote:I'm going to say the Brandon Browner forced fumble against Carolina towards the end of the third quarter.

Down 10-6, 2-2 with 2 road losses and Carolina with a 1-10. Browner finds himself 2-on-1 against Cam Newton and DeAngelo Williams - he baits Newton just enough to force the toss over to Williams, who he absolutely NAILS and forces the ball out, recovers it himself and sets up the offense on the 27 yard line, from which they score their only TD of the game (and turns out to be decisive in the end). It gives the team their first road win, a winning record and confidence going into the big home game against the Patriots.

I think that was the play that defined how the season would turn out for us

I was at that game , and it happened right in front of where I was sitting . it was a HUUUGE Play , changed momentum for the entire season. Dont forget about his big stop one the one yard line in that game aswell.Gotta Love Big Play Brandon Browner.

For me it was the hit Kam put on Vernon Davis. Although it was late in the season, it may have given the Seahawks the confidence knowing that they could beat the best the NFC has to offer. That hit also put the 49ers on notice...this division is no longer yours! We are now the big bully on the NFC West block.

cover-2 wrote:For me it was the hit Kam put on Vernon Davis. Although it was late in the season, it may have given the Seahawks the confidence knowing that they could beat the best the NFC has to offer. That hit also put the 49ers on notice...this division is no longer yours! We are now the big bully on the NFC West block.

The absolute pisser was that it was a BS call by the Refs!! He hit him with his shoulder, not his helmut!

Spokane wrote:It was when the Hawks had to make a 65 yarder FG to move to the next round of the playoffs.

Yes 65 yards is a tough one to kick...However we had Wiggs earlier in the year who can and has kicked one that far in a game.

Thankfully we have Wiggs back. Steven and his amazingness at 43 yards and below need to go.

OMG please don't start this BS again, no one has ever made a 65 yarder before in a game. Only 63 yarders have been kicked (with wind to the kickers back) time for people to stop crying over spilled milk.

The Hail Mary is a low percentage throw but it had a chance.

Don't cry about my post! The op asked what was the biggest play of the year, I felt it was the one that could have moved us to the next round of the playoffs. If you think there was a bigger play, thats fine. Just don't whine like a girl about my choice.

Spokane wrote:It was when the Hawks had to make a 65 yarder FG to move to the next round of the playoffs.

Yes 65 yards is a tough one to kick...However we had Wiggs earlier in the year who can and has kicked one that far in a game.

Thankfully we have Wiggs back. Steven and his amazingness at 43 yards and below need to go.

OMG please don't start this BS again, no one has ever made a 65 yarder before in a game. Only 63 yarders have been kicked (with wind to the kickers back) time for people to stop crying over spilled milk.

The Hail Mary is a low percentage throw but it had a chance.

Don't cry about my post! The op asked what was the biggest play of the year, I felt it was the one that could have moved us to the next round of the playoffs. If you think there was a bigger play, thats fine. Just don't whine like a girl about my choice.

You think the biggest play of the season was an imaginary one? That actually doesn't surprise me.

No, don't get me wrong. I agree with you. My favorite Seahawk of all time is the safety that was able to break up that pass Hines Ward threw to Randel El in the Super Bowl and was able to tackle Willie Parker on that would-be 75 yard touchdown run.